user
Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Write a passage to persuade a reader to recycle

### Response:
assistant
Recycling has many benefits for the environment and for us. By recycling, we can reduce our carbon footprint and help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators. This helps to prevent air and water pollution, conserve energy, and reduce the need for new materials. It also reduces our dependence on finite resources such as oil, coal and natural gas. Recycling also helps to create jobs and generate revenue for communities. So by doing our part and recycling, we can help to create a healthier and more prosperous planet.